At a glance
Here’s the idea behind Star Tours: you climb aboard a Starspeeder 1000 with C-3PO at the controls and R2-D2 riding along as the astromech droid, and get tossed around on a flight through the Star Wars galaxy. You wear glasses because everything is in 3D, and each flight’s plot is put together at random. Someone spots a rebel among the passengers, a bad guy sets off in pursuit, and your ship visits two or three planets out of a big lineup before it makes it home.
There are over 250 combinations, so you might end up on Jakku, Crait, Hoth, Naboo, Kashyyyk, Tatooine, Coruscant, Peridea, or many other famous spots, including places from the shows Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, and Andor. Fans get a fun extra: now and then, the ship touches down on Batuu. That’s the planet where the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge areas in the US parks are set, and the films never mention it.
The 3D simulator that takes you to many destinations. Your cabin moves in sync with a stereoscopic film and throws you into chases across the Star Wars galaxy. The scenes shuffle from one trip to the next, so it never feels the same. Moderate thrills that work for much of the family.
History
Opened on April 12, 1992, with the park under the name Star Tours, the attraction brought over the flight simulator created for Disneyland in Anaheim in 1987, which was also built at Tokyo Disneyland (1989) and at Disney’s studio park in Orlando (1989).
After the original version closed at the end of 2016, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue opened on March 26, 2017. It’s the Paris version of the new multi-destination generation that debuted in the US in 2011, which offered 96 different trips at the time. The big X-Wing that used to stand at the entrance was then replaced by an arch bearing the Star Tours company logo. On April 5, 2024, a major update added the worlds of Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, and Andor, bringing the number of combinations to over 250.
Technical specs
- Duration
- 5 min
- Opened
- 2017
- Type Simulator
- Opening date April 12, 1992 (rethemed as The Adventures Continue on March 26, 2017)
- Duration 5 min
- Height requirement 1.02 m
- Design Walt Disney Imagineering
- Manufacturer Rediffusion Simulation
- Imagineers Tom Fitzgerald
- Composer Richard Bellis (arrangements of John Williams themes)
- Inspiration Star Tours (Disneyland in California, 1987)
Theme & world
Levels & accessibility
- Fear level moderate
- Thrill level moderate
- Emotional impact high
- Perceived wait moderate
- Height requirement 1.02 m
- Recommended age kids, tweens, teens, adults
- Wheelchair access must transfer from wheelchair
- Open to pregnant visitors
Premier Access, Single Rider, PhotoPass
Skip the standby line whenever you like. Handy in peak season, when the wait often goes past 60 minutes.
This ride has no Single Rider line. If you want to cut your wait, rely on Premier Access or get there at park opening.
No PhotoPass on this ride.
This ride stays closed during Extra Magic Time and only opens when the park does.
Who it’s made for
Pros and cons
The highlights
- Lots of random trip combinations
- Regular updates tied to the latest releases
- A very immersive line
The downsides
- The simulator can bring on motion sickness, and the thrills aren’t suited to young kids
My verdict
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue is a 3D simulator set in the Star Wars galaxy, with over 250 random combinations of planets and characters. Every flight runs a different, randomly generated storyline, and regular updates bring in the latest Disney+ productions. Minimum height is 1.02 m, and the ride lasts 5 minutes.
If you like this kind of ride, I really recommend going two or three times in the same day to see different combinations: that’s the whole point. The line itself is super immersive, so don’t underestimate it. If you’re prone to motion sickness, be careful: the simulator can shake you around quite a bit. And as with the other rides that have a height requirement, the Rider Switch (formerly Baby Switch) ticket works here.
Best time to go
Based on this ride’s wait time history, updated every day.
Map & getting there
Head to the far end of Discoveryland to find Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. It’s right after the Hyperion restaurant, close to the Starport, where you can meet characters.
Your questions about this ride
01 How can you avoid long lines for the most popular rides?
To skip long lines at Disneyland Paris, I mix several strategies. First, Single Rider is free and really speeds things up on the rides that offer it, including Crush’s Coaster, Flight Force, Ratatouille, and Spider-Man, as long as you don’t mind boarding apart from your group. Next, Disney Premier Access is a paid service that guarantees you priority entry on the headline rides. If you’re staying at a Disney hotel, Extra Magic Time lets you into the park before official opening, and that’s the best time to ride the popular attractions back to back without waiting. Last, heading to the busiest rides during a parade or a big show empties the lines dramatically.
02 Are the wait times posted in the park accurate?
Yes, the wait times shown in the app or on the park’s screens are generally accurate. They’re often equal to or slightly longer than the real wait, which helps you plan your day better.
03 How can I find out if a ride will be under refurbishment during my vacation?
Disneyland Paris posts the list of rides closed for refurbishment on its official website several weeks ahead of time. Since the parks are open year-round, maintenance crews sometimes work on days the park is open, which leads to temporary closures. My tip: check this calendar (or the one on my blog) before you book, especially if there’s one particular ride you really care about.
04 What are the height requirements for each ride at Disneyland Paris?
Here are the minimum heights for the thrill rides at Disneyland Paris. In Disneyland Park: Autopia at 0.81 m, Star Tours and Big Thunder Mountain at 1.02 m, Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain at 1.20 m, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril at 1.40 m. In Disney Adventure World: Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop at 0.81 m, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at 1.02 m, Crush’s Coaster at 1.07 m, and Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and RC Racer at 1.20 m. All the other rides have no height requirement, which families with young kids love.
05 Which rides might scare young kids?
Several rides at Disneyland Paris can be a bit much for young kids, even with no height requirement. Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains, in Fantasyland, has dark scenes with the witch that can catch them off guard. Les Voyages de Pinocchio also has some unsettling moments. La Tanière du Dragon, beneath Sleeping Beauty Castle, is home to a very impressive animatronic dragon. Phantom Manor, in Frontierland, leans into its ghostly mood and stays pretty intense for little ones. Pirates of the Caribbean switches between cheerful scenes and darker ones. I recommend watching how your child reacts before you board.
